New and Old #269
Zoning and culture, zoning and culture again, drinks and culture, and American textiles
Why I care about zoning, Fried Kielbasa, March 30, 2026
This is an interesting way to put this point, about the way these seemingly arcane, technocratic rules really affect culture and daily habits and the feel of a place:
If your neighborhood doesn’t have a small coffee shop nearby, you won’t buy coffee that often. I understand, of course, that you in particular may c…